AMA - LJ Style

[teddy_radiator]

Because all my friends are doing it, and because I love talking about myself, ask me anything. I will answer. Promise. Be bold.

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[akatnamedeaster.livejournal.com]

Turn about is fair play, what is the one thing (if anything) you won't write?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I won't write underage - I find it creepy and wrong. I also have certain fandom characters I just don't write, because I don't think they are worth the time. Pretentious, I know, but Percy Weasley... :)

I also won't write really squicky stuff like water sports. Not even as humiliation. It's a bridge too far for me.

[akatnamedeaster.livejournal.com]

It's funny, our DNW matches!

For me with WS, I'm not into it but I also tend to see it as a control style kink rather than a humiliation kink, if that makes any sense. But I totally get why it's a bridge too far since I don't read it myself.

[birdsofshore]

What is your most memorable (good or bad) fandom experience?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I have had some comments that almost brought me down to my knees, but I think the most memorable comment I ever received was because I had lamented that Seven Preposterous Things was my absolute favourite fanfic of all time and that I didn't even mind that it was unfinished (Bloodcult has since started finishing it so dreams to come true). At the time, I was in the middle of my own epic fic Lay Me Low, and a reader said to me, "Lay Me Low is MY Seven Preposterous Things." It knocked me for six that someone felt about one of my stories the way I felt for 7PT.

[torino10154]

What is your fave kink to read or write but that you wouldn't touch in real life? And why?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

What an awesome question? I suppose Incest. I just can't imagine doing it. I did have a terrific crush on one of my uncles when I was younger, but, nah, it would never happen.

[nia_kantorka]

Which was the last outstanding book you read?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Without question Stephen King's Dark Tower Series. I hated it the first time I read it over ten years ago. HATED. IT. Then something gave me the impetus to read it again about a year ago, and it staggered me. It has become very important to me.

[nia_kantorka]

Thank you!

I read the first two and got stuck in the third. It was during my pregnancy (where I was sick all the time). It was too bizzare back then. But I know so many people who really love this series. I should try again.

[gelsey.livejournal.com]

My mind goes blank. I will be back when I can think of something!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

No worries, babe! Unlike Facebook(which has kicked me out again - this makes kickout #4), I'll still be here!

[gelsey.livejournal.com]

What words of inspiration would you share with the world?

(Boring, I know. I'm sorry. I've been trained against being too personal with things like this :P)

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

It's okay. I understand. But truly, when I say Anything, I mean it. I trust everyone here. And my life isn't that interesting enough to have a lot of secrets! ;)

What I would share with the world is this - we are all born on this earth to create. We needed a God to look up to, so we created one. We needed to capture the beauty around us, so we created art. We needed to preserve the thoughts and feelings in our hearts, so we created writing.

Creation is our birthright - it's what defines us. And it is different in each person - we all have different creative talents. We are born with them; we can nurture them and hone them, but they are gifts - and gifts are meant to be shared. When you create, you bring something completely new into the world.

And when you do, be it art or writing or food or whatever, it needs to be shared. When you share your creativity, you then inspire. And inspiration is the greatest gift we can give to another person. What we create isn't truly our legacy; it's how that inspiration passed from one to the other, like a wildfire, that we will be remembered.

Hey, that's pretty good! If I still had a FB page, I'd post this on it! ;) ♥

[gelsey.livejournal.com]

There are only a few things I'm uncomfortable discussing, at least in public, so sometimes it just depends for me!

I love that. Thank you! I wish I could get my creative mojo on again :)

[pauraque]

FB may not believe in Teddy Radiator, but I do! What's the story behind your username?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! My name is based on a true story. A friend of TheHubs™ gave both his son and his daughter a rabbit as pets, and told them they could name their bunnies whatever they chose, but it needed to be a good name because names were important. The little girl, who was around six, named hers something like 'Fluffy'. The little boy, who was around four, really gave it some thought, and decided he would name it after his two favourite things - the teddy he slept with every name, and the radiator that kept him warm. Yes, I am named after a bunny rabbit.

[diabolica.livejournal.com]

Have you ever written something you never thought you would write? As in, a character or kink or situation that you thought, Nah, I'd never write that, until you found yourself actually writing it.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I never thought I would write graphic rape, and while I Want That One is seriously dub-con, I don't know if it constitues as rape, but I think it's pretty close. I also hate writing my characters breaking up. It nearly kills me to have two people I love fight and split up. I almost can't do it.

[toblass.livejournal.com]

Be bold?

I can't think of anything bold to ask that wouldn't be considered rude.

What would you do with a million bucks? Right now.

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Pay off my debts, get TheHubs™' broken tooth fixed, have laser eye surgery, put the rest away for retirement. My needs are simple.

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

If you could have any superpower, what wold it be?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Wow, let's see. I'd love to be able to convince an agent to like my novel. That's about as super as I care to be.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_hannelore/]

What are three kinks you wish were written more in HP fandom? (asking for a friend. :P)

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Whew, I can't think of 3 kinks that aren't written in fandom! Um, I'd like to see more Daddy/li'l girl D/s kink - not daddy/incest issues but the actual Daddy Dom/li'l girl submissive. I'd like to see more het D/s role play. Actually, I'd like to see more het period.

I'd like to see more St Andrews' Cross action, and more cathartic disciplining kink.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_hannelore/]

Yay D/s! Ooh, cathartic disciplining kink sounds right up my alley, too.

[adelaidearcher.livejournal.com]

Where in the world would you most like to travel to?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Barcelona. I love Gaudi. And I'd really like to visit Japan.

[remarkable1.livejournal.com]

What is a recurring dream you've had in life, and have you ever had deja' vu about a dream?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I actually don't have any recurring dreams that I'm aware of, strangely. I did have a dream once of being in a toy shop, a very special one that was very bright, and most of the toys were white. Many, many years later, we were driving around in England, and I saw this white house sitting a little apart from itself, which it unusual enough in England, and my very first thought was, that is the white toy house. I was absolutely sure that if I went inside, it would be the white toy store from my dreams.

I have had two dreams in which my Muse and I were together. I pray every night for more dreams like those - they were heavenly.

[remarkable1.livejournal.com]

It's tough for me to imagine actually having a living, breathing muse, but then imagery was always very tough on me. Very cool about the toy shop. I suppose that is a rather fun dream and one you'd want to remember than a dark and hairy one. We'll save dark and hairy for fanfic, shall we? :D

[melodyssister]

If you had to live in a country you've never lived in before, which would you choose, and why?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Ireland. TheHubs™ says in our past lives we both lived there, and I believe him. I think I would be very happy living there.

[hbart.livejournal.com]

Oh goodness, do I have to pick just one? Too bad, I'm picking two. You can choose what you like or answer both.

1. If you could have any job in the world, what would it be (author is not an option)? What about your childhood job aspirations?

2.if you could go back and redo three moments in your life differently, what would they be? The only restriction is that you can't prevent anyone's death, so don't choose that.

This is fun. I could play all day!

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

Great questions, but then again, I expect nothing less from you, dear!

I would love to be a professional audiobook reader. I love to read aloud, and I'm told I'm pretty good at it. I'd love to do it. Either that, or be a DJ at a Beach Music station.

I would like to go back and relive the moments in my life when I replaced arrogance with intelligence. Most of those were when I was younger, and I said or did things thinking I was being clever but in reality just came across as an arrogant little toerag. I cringe when I think of some of them. I was such a dork.

[sshg-addict.livejournal.com]

Hi. Is there a pairing that you never thought you would read, but have and liked/loved it?

Also, is there a hobby you wish you could devote more time to?

[teddyradiator.livejournal.com]

I never thought I would like Weasleycest, but I do love Charlie Weasley and his nieces. I would have NEVER believed I would read incest stories.

I am pretty blessed that I have a decent amount of free time. I enjoy sewing and knitting. I wish I had more time and better equipment to podcast.